SSRI for Chronic Pain (sensitized nervous system)?

[Anonymous]

Same duloxetine helped. Still have pain but it’s better and also easier to deal with. Acupuncture also helps.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It did absolutely nothing for my wife with chronic back pain (and frankly, I was offended on her behalf at the implication that the pain is in her head). She also didn’t have negative side effects from it, so I guess it was worth the try.

You don't understand chronic pain.

[Anonymous]

An SSRI helped my chronic back pain 30 years ago. It's worth a try. I think it's generally suggested to give it about 6 weeks, unless the side effects are intolerable.

I hope you get some relief soon.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It did absolutely nothing for my wife with chronic back pain (and frankly, I was offended on her behalf at the implication that the pain is in her head). She also didn’t have negative side effects from it, so I guess it was worth the try.

You don't understand chronic pain.

Oh, I don't? Sorry, it must be my decade of gastroenterologists telling my chronic, watery diarrhea with cramping was my "anxiety."

[Anonymous]

SNRI also dulls the edge for me. With anxiety, chronic pain, and hot flashes. My depression also lifted. Think it took my inflammation down overall.

[Anonymous]

Ask about Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)

[Anonymous]

Not a sari but have you tried amitryptiline? This was recommended for interstitial cystitis though I never ended up needing to use it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not a sari but have you tried amitryptiline? This was recommended for interstitial cystitis though I never ended up needing to use it.

I've tried it and had a bad reaction (felt completely numb emotionally and passed out)... I'm afraid that cymbalta would be the same since it's also a SNRI.